Although Microsoft has abandoned the Windows 10 Mobile handset, it "survives" in the mobile industry as a mobile application, and in addition to continually introducing related applications, Microsoft plans to launch a handset accessory.
Recently, a patent related to smartphones was exposed by Microsoft. The patent was not related to the Surface Phone collapsible phones. Instead, it was a patented accessory for making phone calls that could be used to connect the iPhone to a Windows 10 PC.
Microsoft mobile phone accessories patent exposure: support PC call or try iOS and Android platform The label for the 'fold' device is 'User Input Peripheral', which operates either as a dock for built-in speakers and microphones or as a VOIP speaker for PCs.
Microsoft mobile phone accessories patent exposure: support PC call or try iOS and Android platform In addition, the device has a separate button and light for quick activation VOIP communications applications such as Skype on your phone or PC.
In the open device setup above, Microsoft emphasizes that the device can connect to a Windows 10 PC device, either wired or wireless, and use Bluetooth to connect to a cell phone or PC, providing notifications even when the PC is asleep.
Microsoft mobile phone accessories patent exposure: support PC call or try iOS and Android platform In its unexpanded state, the device provides a specific interface and still provides audible and visual notification, making it easier for users to accept incoming VOIP calls.
Microsoft mobile phone accessories patent exposure: support PC call or try iOS and Android platform It is worth mentioning that in the patent of this accessory device in Microsoft, there is a demonstration of iPhone handset, which means that this accessory is similar to the mobile terminal application launched by Microsoft before or will be launched for iOS and Android platform.
